Leadership Tip

How small changes can help you disconnect from work

We know that working excessive hours leads to exhaustion and impaired judgement. Yet it’s still so hard for many of us to disconnect. Make it easier by thinking small. Rather than trying to modify all of your work habits, find one thing you can change about your behaviour and start there. 

  1. Try leaving your laptop and smartphone in another room when you get home at night so you won’t be tempted to check your work email, or spend a few minutes learning how to programme the emails you send in the evening to arrive first thing in the morning - that way you’re not sucked into a back and forth with colleagues at all hours.
     
  2. Re-evaluate your work routines so you maximise your time in and out of work. For example, if you determine that you will only think about work between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday through Friday, you’ll be more productive and have a better work/life balance as a result.
     
  3. Find a new, enjoyable activity to fill your time away from work. Take up tennis, cycling, join a sports league or book club, or sign up for dancing lessons. If you know what interests you, you’ll be surprised just how easy it is to fill your time with more meaningful activities.

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